Lexia

citronel · Unread post by **citronel** » 09 Oct 2009, 17:22

yes you can once you established ECU link - diagnose.

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 16 Dec 2009, 19:16

For my birthday I got a Lexia3 (evolution) shipped from China. It came with Lexia v45 software. 8)

I have only checked it briefly on one of my cars (too cold outside), but it communicates with at least a couple of ECUs.

I have a wiring diagram CD 22, but it appears that Lexia software versions after v42 won't display wiring diagrams from the CD, so I am looking for v42.

There is available on the internet a "Lexia v42 emulator" software package, which will apparently read the wiring diagrams, but it reportedly won't co-exist on a PC with a real Lexia interface.

I suppose I could install the emulator and diagrams on a different PC.

cachaciero · Unread post by **cachaciero** » 16 Dec 2009, 21:37

Er... I have a Lexia ver 4.2 disk works fine. Wouldn't mind a copy of CD22... do I smell a trade here

cachaciero

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 16 Dec 2009, 22:41

cachaciero wrote:Er... I have a Lexia ver 4.2 disk works fine. Wouldn't mind a copy of CD22... do I smell a trade here

cachaciero

I take it CD22 was a typo

Stick with CD 42 anything after that has limited features unless you have a dealer login & its a genuine activated copy. CD 42 is by far the best version for a home user.

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 17 Dec 2009, 06:55

wheeler wrote:
cachaciero wrote:Er... I have a Lexia ver 4.2 disk works fine. Wouldn't mind a copy of CD22... do I smell a trade here

cachaciero
I take it CD22 was a typo
Stick with CD 42 anything after that has limited features unless you have a dealer login & its a genuine activated copy. CD 42 is by far the best version for a home user.

CD22 was a typo, it is actually DVD22, it is the wiring diagrams DVD (but I can't tell you what is on it until I get CD42).

citronel · Unread post by **citronel** » 17 Dec 2009, 08:29

CD22 it is obsolete;
better look for Citroen Service Documentation Backup + SEDRE:

http://torrents.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2398724

cachaciero · Unread post by **cachaciero** » 17 Dec 2009, 10:16

CD22 / DVD22 what i want is the wiring diagrams, quite happy to supply a copy of Lexia 42 DVD complete with keys.

Cachaciero

Unread post by **DHallworth** » 31 Dec 2009, 11:50

I have decided that I am going to try and purchase a Lexia so that I can do all of my maintenance myself.

I need it to function on the following cars:

2000 Citroen XM Series 2 V6
2000 Citroen Xantia Series 2 HDi
1998 Citroen Xantia Series 2 Activa
1997 Citroen Xantia Series 1 V6
1993 Citroen XM Series 1 V6

and other family members cars too:

2003 Peugeot 406 Coupe V6
2003 Citroen Saxo 1.1
2003 Peugeot 307 1.4
2000 Peugeot 306 HDi
2009 Citroen C3 1.1

Is there a model that will cover all of the above?

I'm not really to clued up on them I'm afraid!

Thanks

David.

xantiav6 · Unread post by **xantiav6** » 31 Dec 2009, 12:37

Any lexia should work with all the older Citroens, but make sure you are getting one with the 30 pin adapter cable for pre-1998 cars. Some are supplied without this adapter, which costs around £30 to buy separately.

All of the Lexia 3 currently on Ebay seem to be "evolution" version, these have Peugeot and Citroen logos, and are grey in colour. The original Lexia 3 was black and worked with only Citroen.

Ideally you want V42 lexia software, but most are now supplied with a later version (which has limitations unless you have a dealer account). Earlier software versions are readily available separately.

My Lexia 3 came from an ebay seller "eshop-medical", it arrived with a 30 pin adapter, and the earlier 2 pin adapter.

Unread post by **DHallworth** » 31 Dec 2009, 12:40

Thanks for that!

I've looked at that seller and he has then ranging from £129 to £190!

Will need to sit down and have a look to see what the differences are when I'm not in work!

David.

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 31 Dec 2009, 15:37

Good news David............means I have a Lexia near me

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 31 Dec 2009, 18:04

DHallworth wrote:Thanks for that!

I've looked at that seller and he has then ranging from £129 to £190!

Will need to sit down and have a look to see what the differences are when I'm not in work!

David.

I found the descriptions very confusing, so had to send a question about the 30 pin adapter, I don't know if the 30 pin adapter is included in all his units, or just the one I asked about. Watch the postage charges on the cheaper units.

KariM1 · Unread post by **KariM1** » 31 Dec 2009, 18:32

Thanks, this has been educating.

Unread post by **DHallworth** » 02 Jan 2010, 20:28

Right,

I know for the Series 1 XM I need a 2 pin adapter.

For cars pre 2001 (Xantia's, XM's and 306's?) I need a 30 pin adapter.

What do I need for cars after 2001?

There is such a bewildering array with them I'm confused!

EDIT: I believe this is where the OBD2 connector comes in!?

Once I know what I need I'll email a seller and ask what package they have that meets my needs.

David.

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 02 Jan 2010, 20:34

DHallworth wrote:What do I need for cars after 2001?

A 16 pin EOBD "rounded rectangle" one, although this was used on Xantia's from 98 onwards (S2 models).